Is your Steam deck not working after update? Several factors can cause this such as Steam Deck update issue, display settings issue, or a temporary glitch. To fix Steam Deck not working after update issue, you will need to perform several troubleshooting steps.
Steam Deck is a portable gaming hardware made by Valve. It is an all-in-one handheld device that can play PC games. After you have log in your Steam account, all your games will be shown in the game library of your Steam Deck. Additionally, you may look up each game’s compatibility rating to get a better idea of the gameplay you can anticipate. If you’re looking for a particular kind of experience, you may dynamically filter any view in your library by compatibility rating. With full-size controls placed just where you need them, whether you’re using trackpads or thumbsticks, the Steam Deck was designed for extended play sessions. The device’s back is designed to suit a variety of hands with ease.
Steam Deck Technical Specifications:
Processor:
AMD APU
CPU: Zen 2 4c/8t, 2.4-3.5GHz (up to 448 GFlops FP32)
GPU: 8 RDNA 2 CUs, 1.0-1.6GHz (up to 1.6 TFlops FP32)
APU power: 4-15W
RAM: 16 GB LPDDR5 on-board RAM (5500 MT/s quad 32-bit channels)
Storage:
64 GB eMMC (PCIe Gen 2 x1)
256 GB NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen 3 x4 or PCIe Gen 3 x2*)
512 GB high-speed NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen 3 x4 or PCIe Gen 3 x2*)
Resolution: 1280 x 800px (16:10 aspect ratio)
Display size: 7″ diagonal
Brightness: 400 nits typical
Refresh rate: 60Hz
Touch enabled: Yes
Sensors: Ambient light sensor
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0 (support for controllers, accessories and audio)
Wi-Fi: Dual-band Wi-Fi radio, 2.4GHz and 5GHz, 2 x 2 MIMO, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Channels: Stereo with embedded DSP for an immersive listening experience
Microphones: Dual microphone array
Headphone / mic jack: 3.5mm stereo headphone / headset jack
Digital: Multichannel audio via DisplayPort over USB-C, standard USB-C, or Bluetooth 5.0
Input: 45W USB Type-C PD3.0 power supply
Battery: 40Whr battery. 2 – 8 hours of gameplay
microSD: UHS-I supports SD, SDXC and SDHC
External connectivity for controllers & displays: USB-C with DisplayPort 1.4 Alt-mode support; up to 8K @60Hz or 4K @120Hz, USB 3.2 Gen 2
Fixing Steam Deck Not Working After Update
One of the issues that you might experience on Steam Deck is when the device does not work after the update or you are facing issue. This can be a frustrating experience especially if you want to relax and play with your Steam Deck.
Here’s what you need to do to fix Steam Deck not working after update.
Fix #1 Reboot Steam Deck
The first thing to do when you have done system updates with your Steam Deck is to restart the device if it is not working. It might be a temporary software issue after you have installed the latest version or latest update. Just hold the power button to force restart the Steam Deck.
Fix #2 Update Third Party Applications
If third party applications does not work after the software updates then you can try to check if there are new software updates available for that third party applications.
Fix #3 Factory Reset Steam Deck
If you are still getting the issue with Steam deck then the next thing to do is to factory reset the Steam Deck to its default factory settings. This will clear any corrupted files issue that may be the cause of the issue after the update.
Resetting Steam Deck
Step 1: On your Steam Deck, click the Steam button.
Step 2: Go to System tab.
Step 3: Scroll down and select Factory Reset.
Fix #4 Roll back to Previous Update
For many users doing a roll back with the SteamOS fix their issue. You can try this troubleshooting if the earlier solutions above does not work.
Steam Deck Recovery Instructions
Step 1: Download the recovery image on Steam.
Step 2: Prepare a USB key (8GB minimum) for recovery image:
- On Windows use the Rufus utility. Select the recovery file and write it to your USB drive.
- On MacOS you can use Balena Etcher to write the recovery file to your USB drive.
- On Linux you can also use Balena Etcher to write the recovery file to your USB drive – or from the command line:
bzcat steamdeck-recovery-4.img.bz2 | dd if=/dev/stdin of=/dev/sdX oflag=sync status=progress bs=128M(set /dev/sdX to the USB device you inserted)
Step 3: Use a USB-C adapter or hub to plug the boot disk in.
Step 4: If it isn’t turned off already, turn off your device. In order to enter the Boot Manager, hold down the Volume Down button while pressing the Power button. When the chime sounds, release the Volume Down button.
Step 5: In the Boot Manager, boot from the ‘EFI USB Device’.
Step 6: Once the Steam booted you can choose recovery options for Steam deck.
Re-image Steam Deck – Performs factory reset
Clear local user data – Reformats the home partitions
Reinstall Steam OS – This will reinstall SteamOS
Recovery tools – Make changes to the Steam Deck boot partition.
Fix #5 Contact Steam Deck Support
If you’re still having problems with your Steam Deck, you can submit a support ticket to Valve Steam and describe the issue. In the event that your product still falls under warranty and develops a flaw, Valve Steam will ship a replacement along with the item.